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Internet of Things, Privacy
Every breath you take, every move you make: Do fitness trackers pose privacy risks?
Should you beware of wearables? Here’s what you should know about the potential security and privacy risks of your smartwatch or fitness tracker.
Phil Muncaster • 26 Jan 2022
Privacy
CES 2022: More sensors than people
A sea of sensors will soon influence almost everything in your world
Cameron Camp • 06 Jan 2022
Google scores big win as court blocks iPhone tracking lawsuit
The tech giant wins an appeal against a claim that it unlawfully collected personal data of millions of iPhone users
Amer Owaida • 10 Nov 2021
Win one for privacy – Swiss providers don’t have to talk
Security and privacy get a leg up in Proton’s legal challenge against data retention and disclosure obligations
Cameron Camp • 03 Nov 2021
Brave browser replaces Google with its own search engine
Brave Search will become the default search option for new users in the US, UK, Canada, Germany and France, with more countries to follow soon
Amer Owaida • 20 Oct 2021
ProtonMail forced to log user’s IP address after order from Swiss authorities
Following the incident the company has updated its website and privacy policy to clarify its legal obligations to users
Amer Owaida • 07 Sep 2021
Is your personal information being abused?
Drowning in spam? A study presented at Black Hat USA 2021 examines if sharing your personal information with major companies contributes to the deluge of nuisance emails, texts and phone calls.
Tony Anscombe • 05 Aug 2021
Brave launches its own, privacy-focused search engine
Brave's search engine takes on Google, promising to let users surf the web without leaving a trace
Amer Owaida • 23 Jun 2021
Most health apps engage in unhealthy data-harvesting habits
Most medical and fitness apps in Google Play have tracking capabilities enabled and their data collection practices aren’t transparent
Amer Owaida • 17 Jun 2021